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The High Frequency Club#79 Briana Stephenson: The Person Before the Athlete, The Psychology of Sport, How Athletics in NZ Can Be ImprovedBriana Stephenson is one of New Zealand's most promising and accomplished athletes, specializing in heptathlon. With a résumé that began in high school, where she collected gold medals both domestically and internationally, Bri now has her sights set on competing at the 2028 LA Olympics. As you can imagine, her journey has not been without challenges. From traumatic injuries to juggling school and coping with the immense pressure to perform, Bri is candid and honest as she opens up about her life as an athlete.As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @Th...2024-09-1846 minThe High Frequency Club#78 Chad Milnes: "I Resented Boxing!", Addiction to Validation, The Lasting Impact of Chad's FatherThis is one of the most emotional interviews Chad has ever done. Chad Milnes, one of New Zealand’s top amateur boxers, has represented the country internationally and competed in over 100 fights. Since his retirement, Chad co-founded The Foundry Boxing Gym and recently became a father to his son, Charlie. What may surprise many is that Chad didn’t find his journey in competitive boxing to be extremely difficult. While he acknowledges there were tough times, he shares that the hardest challenges occurred outside the training room. In a raw and emotional moment, Chad reflects on his relationship with his...2024-09-0438 minThe High Frequency Club#77 Mitch Nairn: "I've Let People Down & I Still Feel Anxious", The Painful Road to The OlympicsWhat was meant to be one of Mitch Nairn's greatest triumphs—becoming a 2024 NZ Olympic Swim Coach—was instead shrouded in anxiety, sadness, and sleepless nights. Mitch takes us on a candid journey, revealing how he became a national-level athlete at the age of 8, transitioned into coaching, and now leads an elite team of swimmers to the highest echelons of sporting platforms like the Paris Olympics. A man who takes his role extremely personally, his story will have you asking yourself, "Is the pain all worth it?"As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Appl...2024-05-221h 01The High Frequency Club#76 Julia Ratcliffe: From Olympic Heartbreak to High Performance, Being Coached by Dad & the Secrets Behind NZ SportsJoin us in this episode as we welcome Olympian and Commonwealth Silver Medallist Julia Ratcliffe. She takes us through her incredible two-decade journey representing New Zealand at the highest levels of sport.We delve into Julia's unique relationship with her father, who also happens to be her coach, and explore the challenges she faced and overcame along the way. From navigating boundaries to dealing with injury and disappointment, Julia shares her remarkable story with candor and resilience.What surprised us the most was Julia's grounded nature. While we often associate high-level athletes with selfish trade-offs, Julia has...2024-04-241h 01The High Frequency Club#75 Cathy Fan: The STRESS of Fankery, Negative Feedback & Traditional ParentsFankery is one of NZ's most hyped bakeries and for good reason. What started as an outlet during the covid lockdown, it has now grown to a humungous loyal fanbase who line up for hours just to get a piece of their cakes and slices. However, with great growth comes great responsibility and founder Cathy Fan is not unaware of that. Cathy shares stories on Fakery's organ story, dealing with her almost debilitating sickness and what's next for the popular pop-up bakery...As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub....2024-03-2749 minThe High Frequency Club#74 Anna Squelch: Life Coaching SCAMS! The Dark & Unethical Side of the Coaching Industry...An angle rarely ever spoken about when it comes to the coaching world yet most people can vibe it... Anna Squelch is an ex life coach who exited the industry after witnessing first hand the unethical, manipulative and gaslighting practices being used by "coaches" online and in-person. She shares how you can better educate yourself when picking the right coach to help you as well as some red flags that will be signals for you to run away. An informative listen for coaching customers as well as practicing coaches!As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, S...2024-02-2152 minThe High Frequency Club#73 James Luck: "I Was Lonely and Homeless!", The REAL Elektra Shock...The person behind Elektra Shock, a Dancing With The Stars judge and one of NZ's biggest performers who sells out shows around the country - this is the TRUE story of James Luck. What keeps people coming back to his shows? How does he bounce back from homelessness? How does he reconcile the relentless pursuit of his creative vision while also navigating the collaborative nature of the arts? What happens when it's all "too much?"As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.For more content on health, self-development and lifestyle...2024-01-3158 minThe High Frequency Club#72 Becca Percy: Enjoy a Guilt-Free Holiday, The Myth of Motivation, What's a Good and Bad Coach?Have you ever felt a degree of guilt while you're on holiday because you're out of your nutrition and exercise routine? This episode is for you! Becca Percy is a process-driven health coach who helps all of her clients discover the root cause/driver of their pains and desires. Many of her clients praise Becca's ability to ask the right questions so they can create a personalised routine full of meaning, fulfilment and most importantly- sustainability. If you find yourself yo-yo'ing in your routine, get ready to break that cycle after listening to this episode!As always you...2023-12-201h 12The High Frequency Club#71 Luke Kemeys: Improve Your Finances, Earn More Money, Pay Off Debt!Luke is chartered accountant, business advisor and host of one of the top podcasts in NZ and today we talk all about MONEY! We all need this tool called money to survive and everyone's relationship with it can vary. In this weeks episode Luke explains how you can pay off your debts, combat the rising costs of living and help alleviate your current and future money stresses! We also touch on how you can approach a difficult conversation with your partner if money is getting int he way of your relationship flourishing!As always you can catch us...2023-11-291h 09The High Frequency Club#70 Carmelle Riley: Break Your Limiting Beliefs and Achieve The Goals You Dream Of!Carmelle Riley is an author and meditation teacher who helps people become more aware of the patterns and programs that run their day and ultimately produce their current results. When you become more aware of what stories have been driving you, you can create a more intentional and helpful narrative that gives you the freedom to achieve the goals you want. If you have been feeling stuck or you have this inner hunch that you’re meant to be playing a bigger game in this world- this episode is for you!As always you can catch us on...2023-11-011h 02The High Frequency Club#69 Saraya Lindsay: Pregnancy To Depression, Femmi Empire, Dealing With an Eating DisorderSaraya Lindsay is an influential role model in the NZ running community. She's an absolute powerhouse when it comes to racing and is dedicated to helping women celebrate their bodies through movement and community. What surprised us the most was how she was forced out of her eating disorder by something completely out of her control, and that ultimately changed her life. She openly shares incredibly dark moments from her postpartum period and the crippling doubts she had about being a mother. She also discusses how a conversation with someone opened up the possibility of her seeking professional help...2023-10-041h 15The High Frequency Club#68 Ben Channing: The Secrets Around Owning a BFT, "Am I Doing Enough?"Ben's work ethic and his decision to start a business has been highly influenced by his mother and the things Ben and his brother experienced during their upbringing. Ben shares a story of watching his Mum work 3 jobs to put food on the table, the role models he had in his early life that helped shaped the values he carries today and the kaupapa (principles, morals, values) of his BFT gym. Ben describes moments of stress and anxiety of being a business owner which really shows a vulnerable side to the high-energy coach most people experience.As always...2023-09-041h 20The High Frequency Club#67 Harry Sanders: Running 100km For Charity, Why Therapy Didn't Work, Pushing Past PainHarry Sanders is a runner, community contributor and primary school teacher aiming to make a difference in young lives by running 100km and fundraising money for Back 2 School Project! Harry shares the reasoning behind the ambitious goal, the mindset it takes to push your body past its pain threshold and his training schedule leading up to it. Great takeaways around using traumatic experiences to fuel a positive change within yourself and the world around you!As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.For more content on health, self-development and...2023-06-2139 minThe High Frequency Club#66 Bonnie Hu: Surprising Myths of the Skincare Industry, What Your Skin Is Telling You About Your Health!Bonnie Hu is an entrepreneur, beauty therapist and a leader in helping people redefine their metrics of success around health, beauty and skincare. Bonnie shares important insights on the prevalent shame-based marketing that tricks people into creating a problem that isn't real for them, for the purpose of sales and profit. Very interesting analysis of what we consume but fail to critically think about when it's advertised to us. She also shares low barrier, effective skincare routines for both genders that will surprise you on how easy yet impactful they can be!As always you can catch us...2023-06-071h 10The High Frequency Club#65 Guy Wills: "I Was a Weekend Alcoholic!", Tips to Manage Your Relationship with AlcoholGuy Wills is an alcohol rehab facilitator who coaches people on building a more conscious and healthier relationship with alcohol. His journey to be the man he is now is incredibly relatable for a lot of people, binge drinking at an early age because it's what been role modelled to us by our parents, peers and social environment. Until one day his partner gave him an intervention to end all interventions. He checked himself into AA and started asking the deep questions to WHY he drank in the first place. This episode is about how alcoholism was the symptom...2023-05-171h 25The High Frequency Club#64 Pedro Avila: Founder of Soul Huggers, Being Homeless and Chased by the MafiaPedro Avila was born in Brazil and migrated to NZ with very little English and very little money. Listen to how cultures, ways of thinking and lifestyles collide in his experience of leaving the place he called home to a completely foreign country. He opens up about how role models in his life opened him up to seeing business as an expression of himself rather than just a pay check, learning the difference between working to survive versus working to thrive. A heartfelt and insightful chat on how to find more meaning and value in the work that we...2023-05-031h 40The High Frequency Club#63 Adam Sommerville: Overcoming Suicide and Becoming an Ironman AthleteAdam Sommerville is an Ironman athlete and the recipient of the Tony Jackson Scholar, awarded to an athlete who has faced adversity and embodies the passion for inspiring and motivating others. Adam's story to becoming an Ironman dates all the way back to 2021 when he found himself at the brink of committing suicide. A helpline phone operator talked to him for two hours and eventually not only saved his life but helped him set the goal to becoming an Ironman. An inspiring listen but more importantly it contains practical steps in helping navigate hard conversations with people you may...2023-03-231h 06The High Frequency Club#62 Filipo Fifita: From Benders to Sobriety, The Hidden Truths of Les Mills Fitness InstructorsFilipo Fifita is a veteran of the Les Mills group fitness game and an academic in mental health, social work and occupational therapy. Filipo shares the catalyst to his major lifestyle change from binge drinking to now being sober for 2+ years as well as how he manages social situations now and if he will ever drink again. We also discuss what the public may not necessarily know about Les Mills instructors and the unhealthy behaviours we can all fall into if we're not conscious of our choices.As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and...2023-03-011h 16The High Frequency Club#61 Phil Cui: Founder of Yeah Bowl and Icemunity, Power of Community, Action Creates ConfidenceFrom starting work at 9 years old at his parents' takeaway shop to then saying he'd never work in hospo again and now opening up the most trendy and fastest growing poke bowl establishments in NZ, Phil Cui shares his journey of entrepreneurship and how he's monetised his passions from building a community and sharing his values with others.As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.For more content on health, self-development and lifestyle, check out www.RISE-WORKOUT.comMusic by Tubebackr- EclipseTrick or Treat- RYYZN2023-02-0853 minThe High Frequency Club#60: What Does Personal Training Look Like In 2023? How To Be More Organised, How To Create Content ConsistentlyThis is the first episode of 2023! And we thought we'd kick it off with just us. We reflect back on the year thats been, how to make the most of the year coming up and lots of chat on how you can take care of your health and wellbeing in and outside of the gym!As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.For more content on health, self-development and lifestyle, check out www.RISE-WORKOUT.comMusic by Tubebackr- EclipseTrick or Treat- RYYZN2023-01-2538 minThe High Frequency Club#59 Mikey Helg: Rugby to Pro Boxing, Identity Crisis, Keeping the Ego in CheckIn this weeks episode we chat to professional boxer "Magic" Mikey Helg. Mikey shares his experience of having to accept that he wasn't going to be good enough as a rugby player, dealing with having to give that up, feeling lost and adopting bad behaviours and then how combat sports gave him something to work towards. In a sport where most people wouldn't dare to do, Mikey shares an insight on what his relationship with fighting is, how it allows him to feel free and what the process of a training camp brings out of him. From wins, to...2022-12-2050 minThe High Frequency Club#58 Regan Green: Dealing with the Death of a Best Friend, The Stress of Self-Improvement, Going to TherapyIn this weeks episode we sit down with mental health advocate Regan Green. Regan shares his story of losing his best friend in 2020 and how that took him down a very dark path where he needed to take radical responsibility and seek help. Therapy is like a taboo subject in our culture but Regan's story enlightens us and removes that stigma and actually encourages all people to find a professional that can help navigate the thoughts they're having. We also touch on the subject of when does the constant pursuit of self-improvement become more stressful rather that valuable?...2022-11-2353 minThe High Frequency Club#57 Heather Reed: The Challenges of Owning a Gym, Reconnecting With Her Roots, How To Manage Wellbeing & WorkIn this episode we chat with the soulful and thoughtful Heather Reed. Heather owns Hauora Wellbeing Studio, a hub that encompasses not only the physical aspect of health but also the mental, spiritual, social and emotional. She shares her philosophy on hauora and how moving back to NZ helped reconnect her with her Maori heritage to help shape the business philosophy and her character. Heather is very generous in sharing her truth around feeling overwhelmed, not taking time for herself and the demands of running a business. Practical and relatable tips to help you on your journey too....2022-11-0950 minThe High Frequency Club#56 Michelle McCormack: Co-Creator of The Soul Collective, Boundaries with Alcohol, Nutrition for PerformanceIn this weeks episode we chat to the co-creator of The Soul Collective, Health & Wellness Ambassador Michelle McCormack! Michelle talks to us about in order to break unswerving habits she had to change her environment, her evolving relationship with alcohol and her new venture The Soul Collective- helping women find connection through movement and wellbeing!As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.For more content on health, self-development and lifestyle, check out www.RISE-WORKOUT.comMusic by Tubebackr- EclipseTrick or Treat- RYYZN2022-10-191h 14The High Frequency Club#55 Tegan Mitai: Co-Founder of Crossfit Mecca, Training Through Pregnancy & Dealing with PerfectionismIn this episode Tegan discusses how she worked at a crossfit gym for free which then allowed her to find her passion for people and movement. Once that CrossFit gym closed, she decided with her partner that they would look for a place to lease and within a quick 6 week turnaround they signed their first lease! Crossfit Mecca has now upgraded to a big space and what started off with only 20 members, now has over 100!Tegan also shares insight on her physical and mental transition with her approach to training, from getting to a point where she felt...2022-10-0552 minThe High Frequency Club#54 Kevin Pichot: Owner of Fitness All Together, Collaboration VS Competition Mindset, Moving to NZ with No EnglishIn this weeks episode we sit down with the Owner of Fitness All Together (F.A.T.) Kevin Pichot! Kevin's eagerness put himself outside of his comfort zone made him move to NZ on a whim knowing no English and having no job locked in, this led him to become one of Les Mills' top instructors and then he chose to leave to follow the entrepreneur he had inside of him. Kevin became a partner in FAT and then his business partner moved on which was another scary time for Kevin, having full responsibility of the business. FAT now...2022-09-211h 07The High Frequency Club#53 Kurt McKee: Founder of The Box Office, Committing To a Vision, Business During a CrisisIn this episode we chat to the Founder of The Box Office, Kurt McKee! Kurt's void of an environment where he could flourish as a boxer led him to create the spaces that are now TBO, he chats about his early days as a competitive boxer and even hints at a looming return. Surprisingly Kurt had zero qualifications in commerce and he explains how his experiences and vision drove him to create one of the most successful and rapidly-growing boxing gym chains in Auckland. Kurt doesn't take full credit though, he praises the people he's partnered with and the...2022-09-071h 01The High Frequency Club#52 Katie Fisher: The Period PT, Disordered Eating, Managing Body Image IssuesIn this episode we sit down with Flo Coach Katie Fisher! Katie has extensive knowledge in health and fitness and even more so with educating females around training to their menstrual cycle. Katie shares very vulnerable stories around her bodybuilding experiences and how destructive tendencies were born out of being aesthetics focused and the rituals she used in the past and currently with clients to help them celebrate their bodies rather than punishing it with negative self talk and unproductive habits. As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub. For more content on...2022-08-1755 minThe High Frequency Club#51 Diego Malheiros: Movement & Mental Health, How To Enjoy Running, Learning To Say NOIn this weeks episode we sit down with Adidas athlete, co-founder of RUN4Auckland, university lecturer and marketing creative Diego Malheiros! In a world where authentic brands and community dominate the market, we wanted to hear Diego's story on how he has become such a genius in creating both. Diego takes us all the way back to his upbringing in Brazil, how the values on community, connection and hard work were instilled in him as well as the trials and tribulations he faced when he moved to New Zealand. Diego shares one of his darkest moments where his form...2022-07-2055 minThe High Frequency Club#50: Substitutes For Calorie Counting, Strength Training For Beginners, Getting Out Of A SlumpThis week’s episode marks our 50th release so far and to celebrate we decided to do a Q&A ep to answer YOUR questions! Is calorie counting the only way to lose weight? How can I be more consistent with my training? What life lesson did you learn the hard way? How do you stay positive? How do you get out of a sad slump? What’s your thoughts on the current state of the health & fitness industry? We cover all of these questions and more, and both get a wee bit emotional towards the end! We’d love t...2022-07-0649 minThe High Frequency Club#49 Nicky Lord: Managing Perfectionism, Normalising Performance Anxiety, and the Surprises of MotherhoodIn this week's episode we sit down with Les Mills National Trainer and Club Manager, Nicky Lord! Nicky is the person that recruited Marwin to the group fit space and took Shenae on when she moved to NZ, so we were stoked to be able to pick her brain and hear how she feels the industry has changed in her 15+ years of being in it. Nicky has recently become a mother and she shares how motherhood has changed her work processes - from her time management to her decision making. She’s currently in the process of rehabbing injuries an...2022-06-0846 minThe High Frequency Club#48 Adam Rigby: The Power of Conversation, Deep Thinker vs Overthinker, Mission vs PurposeIn this week's episode we sit down with father, husband and Les Mills National Trainer, Adam Rigby. Right from the get go you’ll vibe that Adam is a man full of wisdom and has done a tonne of work on understanding himself and understanding others. He shares golden nuggets on how he instills self-belief in the people he comes across, how connecting and conversing with others can help us process situations, why celebrating our successes is so important and how he's sometimes struggled to do this for himself.Marwin also gets emotional when we dive deep into de...2022-05-2554 minThe High Frequency Club#47 Sophie Staniforth: How to Achieve More by Training Less, Managing Your Priorities, and Finding Balance with NutritionIn this week's episode we sit down with Les Mills Group Fitness Manager and instructor Sophie Staniforth! Sophie and Shenae actually met back in Perth and we talk all about Sophie’s transition in moving back to NZ, stepping up to her first managerial role and how difficult it was to navigate that when Covid first hit.Sophie shares how we should acknowledge all of life stressors as overall load on the body (not just the physical) and how it all plays a part in structuring a manageable routine.Sophie is also currently studying to be a nu...2022-05-1142 minThe High Frequency Club#46 Kris Madsen: The Power of Community & Connection, and Balancing Work, Rest & PlayIn this week’s episode we sit down with Group Fitness Manager, Instructor and Personal Trainer, Kris Madsen! With over 25 years of experience in the health & fitness industry, she shares her process on how she successfully helps her clients transform their lifestyle, why she doesn’t focus on the scales and how exercise is really just a small part of the bigger picture. Kris also shared a truly moving story that reminded us of the opportunity and responsibility we have when we are of service to other people. We love how down to earth Kris is and how enjoyable this...2022-04-2749 minThe High Frequency Club#45 Mandi Hirini: Being a Work In Progress, The Power of Intuition and The Art of ListeningIn this week's episode we sit down with mother, educator, fitness influencer and Exercise NZ Leader of the Year nominee, Mandi Hirini (nee Jones)! Mandi shares the importance of sharpening our communication and listening skills, and how this not only benefits us as a working professional, but how it translates to our personal lives. We discuss her career change and how listening to her gut was a huge guiding factor in the decision process. She shares how she’s an empath and natural nurturer, and what processes she uses to help detach from other people’s hardships for her own...2022-04-1348 minThe High Frequency Club#44 Bas Hollander: Work Ethic VS Luck, Struggling with Self-Confidence, Finding Your AuthenticityIn this episode we sit down with one of the most down to earth guys we've had the pleasure of having on the podcast, Bas Hollander.Bas has an enormous amount of experience being a National Presenter and Trainer for Les Mills.He shares his journey on how he transitioned from doing Judo full time to then becoming a Group Fitness instructor and how he found it difficult having to consider other peoples opinions (for group fitness) where in Judo it was predominantly a sport where his performance was fully his responsibility alone.He shares his...2022-03-301h 03The High Frequency Club#43: Jason Goodson: How Backyard Roadies Is Breaking The Binge Drinking Culture, How To Put Yourself FIRSTIn this episode we sit down with Jason Goodson, founder of Backyard Roadies a travel experience and tour company in NZ.The impressiveness of Jason's business starts with its birth during Covid, when travel pretty much ceased to exist but the lack of purpose in his corporate job helped him gather up the courage to go all in on his passion - which is connecting with people through travelling.We also talk about the effects of binge drinking has had on mental and emotional health and how he aims to change that culture among his own life...2022-03-1642 minThe High Frequency Club#42: Rebekkah Burnett: Finding the Balance with Your Passion, Mind and Body Overload, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea RecoveryIn this episode we are joined by new mum and Les Mills trainer Rebekkah Burnett. We discuss Rebekkah’s transition from the arts industry, working in marketing and as an actress, into becoming a full time fitness trainer. She shares how her love and passion for exercise got the better of her, unaware that she was overloading her body through excessive training and under-fuelling, resulting in a condition known as hypothalamic amenorrhea. Rebekkah speaks openly as to how this condition manifested for her, and how the mental side of things was just as important as the physical in regards to...2022-02-2453 minThe High Frequency Club#41: PT of the Year Nomination, Retiring from Physio, Looking into 2022Welcome back!After our biggest hiatus since starting in Oc 2020 we're super excited to get the ball rolling again.In this episode we explain why we took the hiatus, the process behind Marwin's PT of the Year nomination and Shenae leaving physiotherapy!As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.For more content on health, self-development and lifestyle, check out www.RISE-WORKOUT.comMusic by Tubebackr- EclipseTrick or Treat- RYYZN2022-02-0846 minThe High Frequency Club#40 Marianne Infante: Handling Social & Cultural Pressures, Glorifying the Hustle, Creative CollaborationIn this episode we are joined by Filipino (Kapampangan) - Kiwi, Creative Superstar, Marianne Infante. Marianne has made history in the Performing Arts by writing and starring in the first Tagalog speaking theatre show Pinay (2019) as well as writing and starring in the first Kapampangan speaking short film called Mekeni (2021). She stars as Madonna in NZ's longest running TV Series Drama on Shortland St and helps run two successful production companies called Proudly Asian Theatre and Te & Kuya Collaborative.Marianne shares her experience on what it's like to feel the privilege and pressure on highlighting Filipino stories on...2021-09-1553 minThe High Frequency Club#39: Well Basically Podcast: Auditing Your Feed, Process Behind Podcasting, Mission of THFCThis episode we co-host and co-guest with our friends from over the ditch Well Basically Podcast! This was a fun chat talking about our own creative processes behind creating our podcasts, the cringe moments when we started out, why we don't re-listen old episodes and how lockdown is treating all of us.As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.For more content on health, self-development and lifestyle, check out www.RISE-WORKOUT.comMusic by Tubebackr- EclipseTrick or Treat- RYYZN2021-09-101h 00The High Frequency Club#38 This Is Collectively: Creating a Sustainable Fashion Brand, How To Live an Eco-Friendly LifestyleIn this episode we speak to 2 out of 3 women who make up the fashion brand This Is Collectively - Anna Hinton and Jess Tran.Anna and Jess shed light on what it takes to create a sustainable fashion brand, the criteria they have to meet in the process, their inspiration behind the brand and what we, as consumers, need to look out for if we want to purchase with he planet's health in mind.These two entrepreneurs also provide some valuable insight on following your passion and how they mustered up the courage pick themselves up again...2021-08-3152 minThe High Frequency Club#37: Post-RISE Event, Delta Variant Lockdown, Understanding PainThis episode is brought to you inside the August 2021 lockdown, the delta variant edition! We talk about Shenae's tips on how she managed locking down by herself, not comparing how you're coping in comparison to how others are coping and our reflections after executing the first RISE event!Valuable content to affirm whatever you're feeling right now, practical tips to help you manage your lockdown and some BTS info on the process of our event!As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.For more content on health, self-development and...2021-08-2133 minThe High Frequency Club#36 Dave Kyle: Mindset Over Aesthetics, How To Show Up As Your Authentic Self, Finding Your GiftIn this episode we feature ICC Leadership and Gallup Strength Coach Dave Kyle! A special episode for the THFC Team as Dave was our #1 "dream guest" since we started in late 2020. Dave dives deep on his process and insights on how we can lead better lives that is authentic to ourselves and how to break traditional and unconscious programming. Super valuable if you want to take proactive action towards your personal growth and make sure you purchase tickets to the August 13th RISE Event to hear Dave and 3 other expert speakers on time management, nutrition and movement!Buy...2021-08-1056 minThe High Frequency Club#35 Ben Evans: NZ Lockdown Memes, Creating Engaging Content, Navigating Social MediaIn this episode we feature content creator and the humour behind NZ Lockdown Memes, Ben Evans! Ben talks about how he generates his creativity, the process behind the content production and what his future plans are for the highly successful page. We also touch on how he plans to upkeep its relevancy as we (hopefully) find some way out of Covid. You may also be surprised by what the rules are for ads and gifted posts on social media! Super valuable listen if you create or consume content, which is for everyone.As always you can catch us...2021-08-0641 minThe High Frequency Club#34: We're Not Really Strangers, Transparency VS Privacy , Tips on Mental GroundingIn this episode we play the extremely popular card game We're Not Really Strangers! This game really brought out some deep answers and behind the scenes process of how we run the podcast and the business. Highly recommend playing this game if you want to build deeper connections and relationships. We talk about having boundaries on what to share on social media, how we ground ourselves when we feel out of control our perception on ourselves vs what we think people think of us. As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub.2021-08-0349 minThe High Frequency Club#33 Lucy Scarborough: Managing An Eating Disorder, Practicing Vulnerability, Doing Things That Scare YouThis episode features Skydiver, Divemaster, Breath work technician, Personal Trainer and perpetual student of life - Lucy Scarborough!Lucy shares extremely deep stories and lessons from witnessing a team mate die in a skydiving freak accident, what jumping out of planes taught her, how she developed a binge eating disorder and how she manages the ups and downs of it to this day. Valuable insights from someone who is a student to her own mental health and lots of practical tips for how we can all help maintain and support our own as well as others' mental fitness...2021-07-1351 minThe High Frequency Club#32 Chris Howard: Journey of Entrepreneurship, Struggling with Work/Life Balance, Combatting Imposter SyndromeIn this episode we talk to Chris Howard, Founder and Owner of Drift Matsuri and Two Rooks. He shares crazy stories on the start-up of these companies, how they were born out of fun and the triumphs and tribulations from the process. Super valuable information from someone who has walked the walk and its refreshing to hear that no matter what stage his businesses are in, how important it still is to continue learning. Anyone with a business, a start-up or a growth mindset would benefit from this! As always you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Spotify and...2021-07-011h 01The High Frequency Club#31: Speeding Up Recovery?, Preventing Injuries, Efficacy of Acupuncture, Dry Needling & Foam RollerA Q&A episode featuring audience questions we've received!This is super informative especially in the realm of rest and recovery as Shenae shares her valuable knowledge on how she's helped herself and her clients recover from injuries and lifestyle overload.She also shares what method is best for recovery, acupuncture or dry needling?Marwin dives deep into the importance of finding and living by your own metrics of success and how by clarifying that you can generate more gratitude.As always you can catch us on Instagram, Spotify, Youtube and Apple Podcasts @TheHighFrequencyClub...2021-06-2133 minThe High Frequency Club#30 Dr. Charlotte Connell: The Efficacy of Caffeine and Supplements For Training and the Accuracy of Fitness TrackersOur guest for this episode is Dr. Charlotte Connell! We dive deep on the use and effects of caffeine and creatine with training as well practical advice on what to look out for before you buy any supplements! You might be surprised on the difference between buying pharmaceutical grade supplements versus supplements you buy at your local store from the sales consultant behind the desk! We're super grateful for Dr. Char's scientific input and sharing her research with us. If you want to look at her work in depth, please click the following links - Doctor of Philosophy (P...2021-06-091h 00The High Frequency Club#29 Seb Charles: Managing Self Doubt, Quitting A Job That Lacks Purpose, Voicing Your ThoughtsSuper vulnerable episode with Seb Charles - photographer, video producer and content creator for Athletes, Artists and Adventurers. He dives deep on his journey from finishing Uni with a Masters in architecture, finding jobs that he thought would fulfil him, dealing with the expectations of his inner circle and ultimately becoming and sustaining a business as a freelance content creator. This is super valuable for anyone who is on the journey of finding themselves, what they want to do for a living and managing that inner critic who tries to hold them back. Seb shows a really deep l...2021-06-021h 11The High Frequency Club#28: Analysis Paralysis on Creativity, TedX Auckland Review, The Four Tendencies BookIn this episode Marwin and Shenae share their experience on the TedX Auckland 2021 event. What surprised us, what we wanted more of and our take outs. We also talk about The Four Tendencies book by Gretchen Rubin, an expert on human behaviour, habits and happiness. The short quiz to determine what dominant tendency we were highlighted how we respond to inner and outer exceptions. Very helpful in helping us understand ourselves as well as our communication styles with others. Shenae hasn't been home (Australia) in almost 2 years and she's meant to be leaving next week... but new covid c...2021-05-2638 minThe High Frequency Club#27 Mikiko Kusuda: Recovering From Disordered Eating and Body Image Issues, Setting Measurable GoalsIn this episode we have REPS PT of the Year Finalist Mikiko Kusuda! She talks about her journey of disordered eating, how she's unlearned societies expectations and built a healthy lifestyle for herself. She also touches on the importance of "feel-based" goals over numbers and aesthetics. A great listen and super valuable in this time of the fitness industry! AS always, you can catch us on Instagram, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify @thehighfrequencyclub. M&S2021-05-2549 minThe High Frequency Club#26 Amanda Brien: Developing A Positive Relationship With Food, Building Awareness On The Food We EatHello!This episode features Public Health Practitioner and Nutritionist on TVNZ's Eat Well For Less, Amanda Brien!A super informative talk where Amanda shares a wholesome perspective on how to develop a positive relationship with the food we eat, really emphasising not labelling them "good or bad".As a Group Fitness Instructor she also touches on why she's a believer in using exercise to help highlight how it makes people FEEL over how it makes them LOOK.This is a theme that we notice is becoming popular in the health and fitness industry, an important conversation worth h...2021-05-1744 minThe High Frequency Club#25 Consie Hookway: How To Do More By Doing Less, Finding Things To Enjoy Outside Of The GymHello!In this episode we talk to Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Consie Hookway!Consie's story, tribulations and journey is so relevant in this day and age with the rise of the "hustle and grind" era. She retells her experience on how she got into that type of thinking space which will give people understanding on why people overtrain and validate others that their not alone.She also shares her tips and current mindset on how she's slowly practising doing less for more.Super valuable if you resonate with these words!You c...2021-05-1046 minThe High Frequency Club#24 MJ Thompson: Is Hard Work Really HARD If You Enjoy It?, Cultivating Selflessness, Building Mental and Physical ResilienceHello!A shorter episode featuring our friend, colleague, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor MJ Thompson.We really wanted to get MJ on because we were genuinely curious on how he consistently shows up for his colleagues, members and clients almost every single day for 10-15 hours per day.We ask him his sources of energy, what drives him to put in the long hours and it really made us question "how powerful is passion?"Let us know what you think!As always, you can catch us on Youtube, Instagram, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.2021-05-0330 minThe High Frequency Club#23 Sam Weeks: Detaching From Calorie Counting, What Is Intuitive Eating, The Transformation of the Fitness IndustryHello!This episode features Personal Trainer, Host of Well Basically Podcast and Intuitive Eating Advocate, Sam Weeks!An extremely enjoyable conversation where Sam articulates his personal story detaching from calorie counting and how he's trying to build a new relationship with food. This topic is extremely relevant not only for health enthusiasts but also health professionals.We talk about the overlooked responsibility Health Professionals need to acknowledge when helping clients build positive and sustainable relationships with food and exercise.Sam delves deep on how he tries to maintain a sense of balance outside of being...2021-04-2654 minThe High Frequency Club#22 Fixing Your Posture, Exercising For Beginners, Dealing With Toxic Friends, Q&AHello!This episode we answer audience questions!Shenae shares her expert physiotherapy knowledge on "fixing your posture". It's the trend right now that people are perceived to have broken posture and Shenae simply elaborates how this is a misconception. Her answer might surprise you!We also touch on dealing with friends you love but their toxic traits might drag you down and how to approach a hard conversation without them getting defensive.Enjoy!Let us know what you think in the comments, you can also catch us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube :)2021-04-2048 minThe High Frequency Club#21 Juliet Esveld: Separating Self-Worth From Aesthetics, The Mindset Around Bikini BodybuildingHello!In this episode we have our friend and colleague Juliet Esveld!Juliet has been a Personal Trainer at Les Mills Britomart for 5+ years and also competes in Bikini Bodybuilding.She shares her mindset and process around bikini bodybuilding, how that all translates to every day life and off-season.One thing we were really intrigued about was how she separates her self-worth from aesthetics, being in a subjective sport that is completely judged on physical looks.Her answer may surprise you and will benefit anyone who holds their worth to the...2021-04-1328 minThe High Frequency Club#20 Wim Hof Method, Managing Your Inner Critic, Finding Your AuthenticityHello!In this weeks episode we talk about the recent course and seminar we attended- The Wim Hof Method and The Himalayan Trust's: Conquer Your Own Mountain.Me and Shenae share our contrasting opinions on the Wim Hof Method and talk about some extremely valuable tools we took away from the Conquer Your Own Mountain summit.We hope that our takeaways give you some mental clarity in your own journey and prompt you to upskill in what you find valuable!As always, you can find us on instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts...2021-03-3150 minThe High Frequency Club#19 Chad Milnes: The Hardship of Losing, Applying The Boxers Mindset To Life, Value of PlanningHello!This weeks episode features the stoic, the elite boxing athlete, NZ Commonwealth Representative, Chad Milnes!Chad shares a heartfelt story on how he invested 10 years of his life to becoming an elite athlete, coming up short in his Olympic Qualifier and then having to face life outside of training and the sport. When boxing was all he knew.I believe this story will not only resonate with athletes but also anyone who has had to rediscover and redefine their identity.Chad also shares the transferrable skills he took away from boxing...2021-03-2638 minThe High Frequency Club#18 Tazman-Jack Nesbitt: Staying Resilient In The Music Industry & Finding CreativityHello!In this weeks episode we sit down with NZ musician, songwriter, singer and producer Tasman-Jack Nesbitt!He shares how his dad influenced and supported him to pursue his dream of being a musician, how Taz deals with moments when he’s hard on himself and what he thinks about to bring him into a state of gratefulness when he knows the journey of living his dream is a long and arduous one.This episode is great for not only aspiring musicians but also anyone who sets big audacious goals for themselves.Lo...2021-03-2230 minThe High Frequency Club#17 Creating Awareness & Systems Around Habitual Change, Why People Need CoachesHello!In this episode we dive real deep into the content we've consumed and our own personal and professional practices on habit and behavioural change.Shenae explains the foundational steps to breaking a bad habit Marwin lays out practical advice on how to create effective ones.We also talk about why working with a coach is important in sustaining a health journey and the how the fitness industry has evolved in the age of information.LOTS of take outs in this one!Enjoy.M & S2021-03-1435 minThe High Frequency Club#16 Joe Hemi: Bear Crawling 8KM For KidsCan, How To Achieve Difficult Goals, Finding A New CareerBack in your life!This week's episode features the mentally resilient Joe Hemi!He recently bear crawled 8km's to raise money for KidsCan and he sits down with us to explain his story on why he wanted to take on such a mentally and physically taxing task, his tips on how to overcome something difficult and how to find the clarity and courage to leave something you don't enjoy (but are comfortable in) to pursue the unknown!We know you'll love the practicality in this one to help you in your own self-development journey!2021-03-1037 minThe High Frequency Club#15 Cultivating Empathy & Understanding, Finding Credible Sources of Research, ActivismHello!In this episode Marwin share's a breakthrough he had while reading the book 'Brain Rules' by John Medina- how our own perspective, opinions and judgements are completely based on our unique experiences and personal memories and how that helps cultivate a strong sense of empathy towards other peoples choices and thoughts.Shenae, coming from the scientific and analytical background of Physiotherapy, shares her process on how she navigates the huge sea of information and what she looks out for to prove what is a credible and not-credible source of research.As always...2021-02-2340 minThe High Frequency Club#14 Kate Alex: Privilege and Entitlement in Group Fitness, Dealing with Imposter SyndromeNew week, new episode!We have the privilege of having a colleague, friend and teammate in our guest seat, Kate Alex!Kate's got a lot of experience in Group Fitness, Personal Training, Dancing (believe it or not lol) and shares her perspective on the entire journey.We touch on the evolving processes on becoming a Group Fit Instructor and how that's changed the standards, why having passion is ineffective without hard work and sound advice on dealing with imposter syndrome!As always you can find us on Instagram, Spotify and Apple Podcasts2021-02-1652 minThe High Frequency Club#13 Standards of Les Mills GF Instructors, Intentional Journalling, Keeping AccountableHello!Episode 13 gets heated when Shenae drops her perspective on the overall standards of NZ Les Mills Group Fitness Instructors VS Australia Les Mills Instructors- the differences and similarities in teaching, process of development and outcomes in performance.Marwin shares a tool that is an extension to his journalling to help find "the source" of what brings him certain emotions and experiences so he can record and double down on the things that are effective.Hope you enjoy this episode!Please share, like, review and let us know what you think!2021-02-0451 minThe High Frequency Club#12 Ben Te Maro: Oversharing on Social Media, Managing Anxiety, Breaking Judgemental PatternsHello!So Ben Te Maro (Clinical Therapist and Group Fitness Instructor) was one of our top downloaded guest episodes in Season 1 that we asked for him to come back and finish off talking about how we can best manage our emotions.Once we're able to understand the reasoning and functionality of an emotion, we allow ourselves the permission to accept its experience and move forward in a healthy and productive manner that helps us grow as individuals.Ben shares great insight on the WHY we feel the things we do and puts its so...2021-02-021h 08The High Frequency Club#11 Getting Back Into Routine, Tips On How To Get Enough Sleep, Racist ExperiencesWe are back for Season 2!Hope you all had a great break and enjoyed the holiday season :)After 4 weeks off we're kicking back on with topics on how to get back into your routine and why being realistic and kind to yourself is key.We also share knowledge how to get a good nights sleep from the leading sleep researcher, Matthew Walker.Looking forward to you enjoying this one!You can also catch us on @THEHIGHFREQUENCYCLUB on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Instagram!Please leave a comment, review and share...2021-01-2642 minThe High Frequency Club#10 Audience Q&A, Showering Before Working Out, Morning Routines & RitualsHello!We’ve reached the end of Season 1! How time flies..We’ve gotten into another Q&A sent in by you guys.We talk about showering before working out VS showering after, our morning routine and thoughts on wrapping up 2020!Thank to everyone who has not only engaged with us over this time but to everyone who has found value and tuned in.We really appreciate it and can’t wait to kick off again next year!2020-12-1558 minThe High Frequency Club#9 Kelly MacDonald: Creating Les Mills Stretch, Tunnel Vision Mindset, Helping the Next GenerationHello!Another banger of an episode with our final guest of the year, KELLY MACDONALD.Kelly shares her experience and insightful knowledge around her rise in Personal Training, building her personal brand as well as creating a worldwide Group Fitness Class called Les Mills STRETCH.This episode is valuable because it gives us a behind the scenes perspective of one of the most highest performing people we know- the mindset and sacrifices made to achieve incredibly ambitious goals, how she's cultivated an abundance of empathy through personal pain and what she attributes her...2020-12-0846 minThe High Frequency Club#8 Audience Q&A, Overcoming the Inner Voice, Managing Burnout, Having Hard ConversationsKamusta!We're back with with our FIRST EVER AUDIENCE Q&A!Thank you so much to everyone who sent their questions in. We didn't even get through all of them so be sure that we'll be doing a Part 2!We created this podcast because we found so much value in having a safe space to talk about our thoughts, feelings and experiences of life and we're absolutely thrilled that many of you share the same vibe by tuning in.We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, and...2020-12-011h 11The High Frequency Club#7 Ben Te Maro: Managing a Perfectionist Mindset, Dealing with Sadness, The Functionality of LoveHello!Welcome back! Thank you for tuning in :)This episode is EXTREMELY valuable. Our guest speaker is Ben Te Maro, a Clinical Therapist who is specialised around understanding emotions and its functionality. With the current state of society and the push for mainstreaming the management of mental wellness, this episode gives reasoning and understanding to our emotions, what we can do to manage them when they arise and how we can differentiate its effective use vs limiting use. Around this topic, Ben also shares his experience on how he deals with ha...2020-11-241h 12The High Frequency Club#6 Overtraining, How To Build A New Habit, How We Got Into The Fitness IndustryWelcome to Episode 6!Woah, we can't believe its been 6 weeks since we released our first episode.. time flies when you're learning and having fun. Thank you to all of you who have watched, listened and shared your feedback! Its helped us get better and better :)In this episode we dive deep on our own personal stories- what got us into the fitness industry, battles with overtraining and detaching from the bodybuilding expectations.Great strategies in here too if you're looking to start and find consistency in building new healthy habits!If...2020-11-1748 minThe High Frequency Club#5 Grace Tocker: The Cosmos & Astrology, Our Birth Charts, Self-AcceptanceHello!This episode features our friend Grace Tocker AKA @cosmic.and.grace who has a side and passion business on intuitive astrology, guiding people through their cosmos and enlightening them to their cosmic blueprint.Truth be told we were both a little skeptical albeit extremely curious to this realm of mystical pseudoscience, so thought hey why not get our birth charts done and get her on to tell us about it!Quite an open and insightful discussion and sheds light on the whole process too.Enjoy!As always, you can...2020-11-101h 06The High Frequency Club#4 Managing Your Mental Fitness, Taking Radical Ownership, How Easy It Is To Talk Shit About OthersIn this weeks episode we talk about going to see an international speaker on mental health called Jimi Hunt.We took away SO many golden nuggets of wisdom and practical steps to exercise our mental fitness and we're here to share it with you!We also dive into our love languages and how they could have been inherited by our parents.Lastly, we talk about how easy it is to get caught up talking shit about others AKA low frequency chat. We all do it and after reflection with each other, we were...2020-11-0355 minThe High Frequency Club#3 Serge Brazhnikov: Overcoming Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Toxic Friends, Tools For Generating GratitudeIntroducing our first Guest on the podcast, Serge Brazhnikov!A friend, colleague, Trainer, brother and someone many of us look up to.He shares his amazing journey from hitting rock bottom and almost being deported back to Russia to now being 7 years sober and how he uses practical tools to keep generating gratitude in his own life.Enjoy!2020-10-2758 minThe High Frequency Club#2 Personal Beliefs & Labels, Politics, Co-Dependency in RelationshipsWelcome back for Episode 2!We talk about hot topics on how beliefs can empower us or limit us, how we've navigated the political landscape here in NZ and our thoughts on relationships!This episode is sharp, to the point, and at times somewhat uncomfortable for the both of us... can you pick up when??Enjoy!2020-10-2038 minThe High Frequency Club#1 Setting Personal Boundaries, Drinking & Peer Pressure, Filling Your Cup - Ep 1Hey! Marwin & Shenae here, we've been working on this project for a few weeks now and we really hope you're able to find some value in it as we have :)As it's our first episode its crucial we get your feedback, so we can better ourselves, our processes and get the leverage to talk to more people and build the club you've just become a part of to deliver MORE value! Comment below what you liked, what you would have wanted more of, less of etc etc.We really appreciate you listening!2020-10-141h 01